Chelsea confirm £51.5m long-term signing of Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens
Chelsea have formally confirmed the acquisition of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund for a deal worth up to £51.5 million. After the two teams concluded negotiations in Florida, the 20-year-old has signed a seven-year agreement with the Blues. Talks moved quickly during the Club World Cup, during which both sides are vying. With an additional […]
Manchester United complete signing of Diego Leon
Manchester United have completed the signing of teenage defender Diego Leon from Paraguayan side Cerro Porteno. United secured the deal for the 18-year-old for a fee of $4 million with up to $5 million in add-ons based on first team achievements. The fullback is expected to join United’s under-21 squad as he settles into English […]
Liverpool players join Jota’s family at heartbreaking funeral in Portugal
On Saturday, Liverpool players gathered in Portugal to honour Diogo Jota’s family at the funeral of the cherished attacker and his brother, Andre Silva. Jota, 28, died in a car accident in Spain with Silva after the Lamborghini they were travelling in caught fire. Early Thursday morning saw a suspected tyre blow-out follow the accident. […]
WAFCON 2025: Super Falcons’ Plumptre eyes rematch against Morocco
Nigeria defender Ashley Plumptre has revealed her desire to play against the Moroccan women at the upcoming Women’s African Cup of Nations tournament. The 2025 tournament is scheduled to commence on Saturday, with Morocco hosting the event for a second consecutive time following the 2022 edition. The Atlas Lionesses overcame the Super Falcons on their […]
Palmer hails Chelsea-bound Estevao after Club World Cup clash
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has praised Palmeiras’ Blues-bound winger Estevao Willian after his impressive display in Friday’s FIFA Club World Cup last eight clash. Estevao, 18, who is set to join Chelsea after the ongoing tournament, made headlines when he scored for the Brazil side against his new club. The Blues had agreed a deal […]
Chelsea edge Palmeiras with late own goal to reach Club World Cup last four
Chelsea earned their spot in the Club World Cup semi-finals with a spectacular 2-1 triumph over Palmeiras. Malo Gusto’s cross first deflected off Agustin Giay, then Palmeiras goalie Weverton, then bounced into the goal in the 83rd minute as extra-time approached. After a stressful second half, the lucky finish gave Chelsea the victory in Philadelphia. […]
Thomas Partey charged with rape and sexual assault, denies all allegations
London’s Metropolitan Police has charged former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey with six counts of rape and one of sexual assault. The accusations concern three women and concern claimed crimes perpetrated between 2021 and 2022. Thirty-two-year-old Partey disputes every allegation. He is slated to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5. Though not publicly identified […]
